![Kasabian arriving to protest: Kasabian described their omission from this year's nominations as a]()
Kasabian arriving to protest: Kasabian described their omission from this year's nominations as a "conspiracy" against working class rock bands, before insisting they wouldn't even want to be nominated in the same category as Clean Bandit and One Direction anyway, and Ed Sheeran makes music for 'squares'. If they continue at this level of humility, we can expect them to camp outside the venue with placards saying, "JUSTICE 4 KASABIAN", throwing eggs at the nominees as they arrive.
![A surprise performance from Adele: Adele basically launched her ascent to Godlike levels of superstardom when she performed 'Someone Like You' at the BRITs in 2011, which has since gained 156 million views on YouTube. New album rumours have been floating around for the best part of a year, and if Adele decided to debut new material this year, we think she could top that 2011 view count. We can but dream.]()
A surprise performance from Adele: Adele basically launched her ascent to Godlike levels of superstardom when she performed 'Someone Like You' at the BRITs in 2011, which has since gained 156 million views on YouTube. New album rumours have been floating around for the best part of a year, and if Adele decided to debut new material this year, we think she could top that 2011 view count. We can but dream.
![Ant & Dec proving to be the right choice for hosts: When James Corden stepped aside last year, the presenters tipped to replace him ranged from Emma Willis to Nick Grimshaw. In the end though, it went to Ant & Dec. Is there anything on ITV that they don't present? Of course, with their iconic music career as PJ and Duncan, the duo certainly have the music credentials for the job - but we do hope they can add a bit of much-needed edge and cynicism to their act.]()
Ant & Dec proving to be the right choice for hosts: When James Corden stepped aside last year, the presenters tipped to replace him ranged from Emma Willis to Nick Grimshaw. In the end though, it went to Ant & Dec. Is there anything on ITV that they don't present? Of course, with their iconic music career as PJ and Duncan, the duo certainly have the music credentials for the job - but we do hope they can add a bit of much-needed edge and cynicism to their act.
![Someone pulling a Fiona Apple: When Apple won Best New Artist at the MTV Awards, she shocked viewers by announcing in her speech,]()
Someone pulling a Fiona Apple: When Apple won Best New Artist at the MTV Awards, she shocked viewers by announcing in her speech, "Everybody out there that's watching this world - this world is bullshit. And you shouldn't model your life - wait a second - you shouldn't model your life on what we think is cool and what we're wearing. It's stupid that I'm in this world." Do you think it would still be remembered and smiled about 20 years later if she'd meekly thanked God and her family? More of that please, nominees.
![Unexpected duets: The Grammys might be the undisputed kings of putting together brilliant, strange duets, but there's no reason the BRITs can't get in on the action. How about Royal Blood and St. Vincent? FKA Twigs and Alt-J? Coldplay and Lana Del Rey? We've not copyrighted any of those suggestions, BRIT organisers, so you are welcome to use them.]()
Unexpected duets: The Grammys might be the undisputed kings of putting together brilliant, strange duets, but there's no reason the BRITs can't get in on the action. How about Royal Blood and St. Vincent? FKA Twigs and Alt-J? Coldplay and Lana Del Rey? We've not copyrighted any of those suggestions, BRIT organisers, so you are welcome to use them.
![Kanye West flying in, just in case Beyonce doesn't win International Female Solo Artist: As we all know from 2009's infamous]()
Kanye West flying in, just in case Beyonce doesn't win International Female Solo Artist: As we all know from 2009's infamous "Imma let you finish" moment, as well as this year's Grammys incident, Kanye West has heroically taken it upon himself to provide a much-needed boost to Beyonce's profile. As part of his role championing the little-known singer, we expect West to be side of stage all evening, ready to grab the mic from whomever might have the audacity to win an award despite not being Beyonce.
![Madonna pulling a brilliant performance out the bag: This week, in an open letter, Yoko Ono criticised the double standards of the music industry when it comes to older musicians - the men only grow more feted, while the women are ridiculed. None have felt this more keenly than Madonna, whose refusal to ease up on the performative sexuality that made her famous is becoming a real inconvenience to many.]()
Madonna pulling a brilliant performance out the bag: This week, in an open letter, Yoko Ono criticised the double standards of the music industry when it comes to older musicians - the men only grow more feted, while the women are ridiculed. None have felt this more keenly than Madonna, whose refusal to ease up on the performative sexuality that made her famous is becoming a real inconvenience to many. "Why, when I no longer find her sexually attractive, is she still allowed to exist?" people ask. It would be great if, during her BRITs performance, Madonna managed to combine impressive choreography with killer vocals, and show everyone why she's still going.
![Left-field winners: It is our mission in life to avoid sounding, in any way, like Kasabian - but we have to concede that this year's nominations are a little unimaginative. As such, we hope at least one of the few left-field nominees manage to snag an award. FKA Twigs winning British Female Solo Artist, for instance, or St. Vincent for International Female Solo Artist.]()
Left-field winners: It is our mission in life to avoid sounding, in any way, like Kasabian - but we have to concede that this year's nominations are a little unimaginative. As such, we hope at least one of the few left-field nominees manage to snag an award. FKA Twigs winning British Female Solo Artist, for instance, or St. Vincent for International Female Solo Artist.
![An Adele Dazeem moment: Unfortunately, John Travolta is not scheduled to appear at the BRITs. While we can live very happily without the creepy face-stroking and Scarlett Johansson-kissing he displayed at this year's Oscars, we'd wholeheartedly support anyone who took over his mantle of name-garbling. If Idina Menzel is Adele Dazeem, then perhaps Damon Albarn could be Daniel Dazoyn.]()
An Adele Dazeem moment: Unfortunately, John Travolta is not scheduled to appear at the BRITs. While we can live very happily without the creepy face-stroking and Scarlett Johansson-kissing he displayed at this year's Oscars, we'd wholeheartedly support anyone who took over his mantle of name-garbling. If Idina Menzel is Adele Dazeem, then perhaps Damon Albarn could be Daniel Dazoyn.
